Most Tesla owners charge the vast majority of their kilometres at home. You plug in when you get home and wake up to a full battery — with no detours to a charger. Here we go through the three ways to charge at home and help you choose.
Your options
| Solution | Speed | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Regular wall outlet | Slow | Backup or very few km/day |
| Mobile Connector | Low-medium | Flexible, if you have a suitable outlet |
| Wallbox / Tesla Wall Connector | Fast | Daily charging at home |
Wall Connector vs. wallbox
A fixed wallbox is the recommended solution for daily home charging. The Tesla Wall Connector is Tesla's own, but there are also many third-party wallboxes that work fine with a Tesla via the Type 2 connector. The difference is in price, design, app features and whether they support smart/load-balanced charging.
Installation
A wallbox must be installed by a certified electrician. The speed depends on whether your installation is single- or three-phase: a three-phase solution charges markedly faster. Have the electrician assess your panel and possibly install load balancing so the wallbox doesn't overload your installation.
Charge smart — and cheap
In the Tesla app you can schedule charging for specific times (e.g. the night tariff) and set a charge limit. Day to day you rarely need to charge to 100% — it's gentler on the battery to stay in a middle range and only charge fully before longer trips. Overnight home charging is typically the cheapest electricity you can get — see more in Tesla total cost of ownership.
Home charging and Supercharging
Home charging covers everyday driving; Supercharger and public charging cover the longer trips. If you buy a new Model 3 or Model Y, the referral program typically adds free Supercharging on top — so you start even cheaper.